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  • S06E01 Episode 1: Auditions 1

    • August 22, 2009
    • ITV2

    The Xtra Factor returns to accompany the sixth amazing series of The X Factor. Holly Willoughby brings you all the exclusive backstage gossip from Dermot O'Leary and the judges so you can find out what really goes on behind closed doors. Plus more hilarious auditions and Louis's Limericks on tour.

  • S06E02 Episode 2: Auditions 2

    • August 29, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you more exclusive chat, auditions and judges' gossip from backstage at The X Factor. Today Holly, Cheryl and Dannii uncover a huge secret of Simon's, much to his surprise. And Louis's Limericks continue their tour of the country.

  • S06E03 Episode 3: Auditions 3

    • September 5, 2009
    • ITV2

    The auditions for Britain's biggest talent competition continue, as more wannabe popstars perform in front of the studio audience and judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole. As they think ahead to the mentoring stage, all the judges will be hoping for some amazing singers with real star quality. Meanwhile host Dermot O'Leary is on hand to celebrate or commiserate with the contestants.

  • S06E04 Episode 4: Auditions 4

    • September 12, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby has more exclusive chat and unseen auditions from behind the scenes at The X Factor. Be the first to find out what really happens with the judges backstage, and watch as the war between the presenters really hots up in Presentiators.

  • S06E05 Episode 5: Auditions 5

    • September 19, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby continues her exclusive backstage tour at the auditions for The X Factor. Be the first to get all the gossip from the four judges and see more hilarious unseen auditions. Plus more from Louis and his Limericks, and just what did Simon buy Cheryl for her birthday?

  • S06E06 Episode 6: Auditions 6

    • September 20, 2009
    • ITV2

    Get ready for an extra dose of Xtra Factor, as Holly sees the last of her favourites face judges Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh. The show is jam-packed with exclusive access to the famous four, so you can find out which category they really want - and really do not want - as bootcamp fast approaches.

  • S06E07 Episode 7: Boot Camp 1

    • September 26, 2009
    • ITV2

    Join Holly Willoughby as she becomes the contestants' own personal helper, supporting them during the stresses of bootcamp, and finding out what really happens when you put 200 acts through the toughest part of the competition so far. Plus she is first at hand to find out what the judges have to say, and brings you all the backstage gossip.

  • S06E08 Episode 8: Boot Camp 2

    • September 27, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby goes backstage at the final stages of bootcamp. She will be asking the judges to predict who they think will be the 2009 winner, and whether the contestants can cope with the pressure. Plus be the first to meet the final 24 who are going to the judges' houses, and find out how they might prepare for a trip into Simon's lair.

  • S06E09 Episode 9: Judges Houses 1

    • October 3, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you the first of a weekend double-header as the 24 remaining contestants go to the judges' houses. The judges will be joined by Kylie Minogue, Will Young, Ronan Keating and Sinitta. Plus a US version of Presentiators, Louis's Limericks goes Italian, and a Moroccan camel named Alice.

  • S06E10 Episode 10: Judges Houses 2

    • October 4, 2009
    • ITV2

    Second of the weekend's episodes featuring the 24 remaining contestants' adventures at the judges' houses. The judges will be joined by Kylie Minogue, Will Young, Ronan Keating and Sinitta. Plus a US version of Presentiators, Louis's Limericks goes Italian, and a Moroccan camel named Alice. Holly Willoughby hosts.

  • S06E11 Episode 11: Live Show 1

    • October 10, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you all the behind-the-scenes news and gossip from backstage at the first of the live shows. She will be first on the scene to get the reaction from the final 12 contestants and the judges, plus the Xtra Factor celebrity panel featuring Taio Cruz.

  • S06E12 Episode 12: Results Show 1

    • October 11, 2009
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    Live from Wembley for exclusive access to the very first act to leave the show. Holly Willoughby is on hand to get their reaction, and that of the judges, the celebrity panel with Taio Cruz, and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

  • S06E13 Episode 13: Live Show 2 - Diva Week

    • October 17, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you all the news from another dramatic X Factor live show. She will be finding out what the final 12 thought about their performances, as well as offering up some juicy backstage gossip. There is behind-the-scenes footage of what the contestants have been up to all week in their new luxury home and how they have been preparing for the show. Plus, find out what the judges are really thinking, and hear the opinions of a celebrity panel that includes Kate Kelly.

  • S06E14 Episode 14: Results Show 2

    • October 18, 2009
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    Join Holly Willoughby as she talks exclusively to the second act to leave the competition. How do they feel about their journey being over? She also chats to the judges to find out how hard it was to make their decision, and catches up with the remaining performers to see how they are coping. Plus the celebrity panel returns, and there is a chance for viewers to voice their opinions of today's show.

  • S06E15 Episode 15: Live Show 3 - Big Band Week

    • October 24, 2009
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    Join Holly Willoughby live at the studio and be the first to catch all the gossip from the show. Holly will be putting across your views and answering all the questions that the viewers at home are aching to ask. Plus Alexander Armstrong and journalist Gordon Smart discuss the night's events.

  • S06E16 Episode 16: Results Show 3

    • October 25, 2009
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    Holly Willoughby is joined by 2008 runners-up JLS and Xtra Factor celebrity panellists Alexander Armstrong and Dustin the Turkey. Find out what the celebs think of the night's events, and voice your opinions about the result. Holly will also be the very first to talk to today's eliminated act.

  • S06E17 Episode 17: Live Show 4 - Rock Week

    • October 31, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you more exclusive backstage news, chat and gossip from behind the scenes at the live X Factor shows. Hear first hand what the judges have to say on the night's hot topics, and see how the contestants are coping with the pressure. Joining Holly will be comedian Jason Manford, and singer Joss Stone.

  • S06E18 Episode 18: Results Show 4

    • November 1, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby is first on the scene to bring you all the news and gossip from the latest X Factor live show including exclusive access to the judges, and the latest act to leave the show. Joining her today is the actor and all round cheeky chappy Danny Dyer, and the inimitable Derren Brown who will know the results before anyone else no doubt.

  • S06E19 Episode 19: Live Show 5 - Movie Week

    • November 7, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby is first on the scene to catch all the fallout from the latest live show, discussing all the hot topics from the night's events. She is joined by the judges, the finalists and a celebrity panel featuring Stephen Mulhern, Sheridan Smith, Matt Littler and Darren Jeffries. Plus Holly will be hearing the opinions of the voters themselves.

  • S06E20 Episode 20: Results Show 5

    • November 8, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby is joined by Leona Lewis, Sheridan Smith and Stephen Mulhern to discuss the evening's events and the latest elimination. Be the first to hear all the X Factor news and chat, and find out what the judges, contestants and voters really think of what is fast becoming the toughest competition on TV.

  • S06E21 Episode 21: Live Show 6 - Queen Week

    • November 14, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby persuades the judges to dissect today's live X Factor show, and gets answers to the questions the public wants to ask. Plus she is joined by Calvin Harris and Preston, who will be giving their opinions on the night's performances.

  • S06E22 Episode 22: Results Show 6

    • November 15, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby asks the judges those tough questions about today's show. Plus she is joined by N-Dubz and Newton Faulkner, who will be reflecting on all the X Factor action and giving their opinion on the latest elimination.

  • S06E23 Episode 23: Live Show 7 - Wham! Week

    • November 21, 2009
    • ITV2

    Catch up with all the latest news and gossip from the X Factor live show, as Holly Willoughby grills the judges on the evening's events. She also gets the lowdown from the contestants, and invites viewers at home to phone in with their questions and comments. Joining Holly on the celebrity panel this weekend are kids TV stars Sam and Mark, singing sensation Little Boots, Bloc Party's Kele and comedian Rufus Hound.

  • S06E24 Episode 24: Results Show 7

    • November 22, 2009
    • ITV2

    The judges face the nation as Holly Willoughby gets the answers to viewers' most pressing questions. She will also be chatting exclusively with the latest act to leave the competition and the stars who were on the live show. Holly is joined by celebrity panellists Paloma Faith, Rufus Hound and kids TV stars Sam and Mark.

  • S06E25 Episode 25: Live Show 8 - Take That & Elton John Week

    • November 28, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby guides you through the fallout of today's live show. The judges will face questions from viewers, while the remaining performers will be live in the studio. Holly is joined by a celebrity panel including pop sensation Little Boots, TV duo Sam and Mark, comedian Rufus Hound, and Heat Magazine's Laura Atkinson.

  • S06E26 Episode 26: Results Show 8

    • November 29, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby has exclusive access to the latest act to leave the competition. Plus the judges will be live in the studio to face viewers' questions. Holly is also joined by vocal coach Yvie Burnett and creative director Brian Friedman, who will be giving their take on the night's outcome.

  • S06E27 Episode 27: Live Show 9 - Michael Jackson Week

    • December 5, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby brings you all the news and gossip from the latest X Factor live show. She will be talking to the judges about the contestants' performances, and hearing what the viewers at home have to say. Holly is joined by Gavin and Stacey star Mat Horne and Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills.

  • S06E28 Episode 28: Results Show 9

    • December 6, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby is straight on the scene after the latest elimination, and she gets the first exclusive chat with the latest act to leave the competition. She will also be discussing the evening's events with celebrity panellists Peter Andre and The Saturdays. Plus Holly finds answers to viewers' questions.

  • S06E29 Episode 29: The Final

    • December 12, 2009
    • ITV2

    After weeks of songs, stress and speculation, we have seen The X Factor final in all its glory. Now Holly Willoughby talks to all the remaining contestants, and finds out the judges' reactions to today's performances. Plus Holly hears from a celebrity panel, and there is an exclusive preview of the final results show.

  • S06E30 Episode 30: Results Show 10

    • December 13, 2009
    • ITV2

    The 2009 winner has been crowned, and Holly Willoughby is first on the scene to get all the backstage news and views on today's result. She will be finding out how the champion is feeling about their victory, as well as how the unlucky runners-up are taking the news.

  • S06E31 Best And Worst 2009 Part 1

    • December 15, 2009
    • ITV2

  • S06E32 Best And Worst 2009 Part 2

    • December 15, 2009
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  • S06E33 Best And Worst 2009 Part 3

    • December 16, 2009
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  • S06E34 Best And Worst 2009 Part 4

    • December 17, 2009
    • ITV2

  • S06E35 Best And Worst 2009 Part 5

    • December 18, 2009
    • ITV2

    Last in a series of programmes taking a look back at the highs and lows of this year's X Factor. From auditions to bootcamp to the live shows, it has been an amazing ride. Featuring classic moments, exclusive unseen footage, and a few words with judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh.

  • S06E36 The Winner's Story

    • December 19, 2009
    • ITV2

    Holly Willoughby reveals all about this year's X Factor champion. We follow the winner from their first audition all the way through to the live final and beyond, as they start their new life as Britain's newest singing superstar. Plus, find out what judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh were thinking every step of the way.

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Season 12

  • S12E01 Auditions 1

    • August 29, 2015
    • ITV2

    Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom go behind the scenes on the first round of auditions, chatting to the judges and presenting a round-up of unseen footage

  • S12E02 Auditions 2

    • August 30, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present more behind the scenes action from the auditions, including unseen footage and interviews with the judges

  • S12E03 Auditions 3

    • September 5, 2015
    • ITV2

    Behind the scenes of The X Factor, featuring news, backstage gossip and interviews with the judges and contestants,

  • S12E04 Auditions 4

    • September 6, 2015
    • ITV2

    Behind the scenes of The X Factor, featuring news, backstage gossip and interviews with the judges and contestants

  • S12E05 Auditions 5

    • September 12, 2015
    • ITV2

    Behind the scenes of The X Factor, featuring news, backstage gossip and interviews with the judges and contestants, presented by Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes

  • S12E06 Auditions 6

    • September 13, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes at the auditions, and chat to the judges about the latest batch of would-be contestants

  • S12E07 Auditions 7

    • September 19, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes at the auditions, and chat to the judges about the latest batch of would-be contestants

  • S12E08 Country House Boot Camp 1

    • September 20, 2015
    • ITV2

    Behind the scenes of The X Factor, featuring news, backstage gossip and interviews with the judges and contestants, presented by Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes

  • S12E09 Country House Boot Camp 2

    • September 27, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin and Rochelle find out about the contestants and talk to the judges about the latest developments in Boot Camp

  • S12E10 6-Chair Challenge 1

    • October 4, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go back-stage to deliver all the behind-the-scenes gossip as the first round of six-chair challenges gets under way

  • S12E11 6-Chair Challenge 2

    • October 11, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes on the six chair challenge, as then judges whittle down the contestants to 24 acts

  • S12E12 6-Chair Challenge 3

    • October 18, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes meet the contestants from the Overs category and go behind the scenes on the last stage of the Six Chair Challenge

  • S12E13 Judges' Houses 1

    • October 24, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present behind the scenes coverage of the Judges' Houses stage of the singing contest

  • S12E14 Judges' Houses 2

    • October 25, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes catch up with the 12 remaining acts in the aftermath of the Judges Houses episodes, plus the usual round-up of behind-the-scenes gossip and reactions from the judges

  • S12E15 Pre-Live Show 1

    • October 29, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present a new Thursday programme coinciding with the start of the live shows, with all the usual backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news

  • S12E16 Live Show 1 Results

    • November 1, 2015
    • ITV2

    Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom go behind the scenes on the first live shows, discussing the results with a panel of celebrity fans and catching up with the judges and the acts

  • S12E17 Pre-Live Show 2

    • November 5, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news as they look ahead to Saturday's second live shows

  • S12E18 Live Show 2 Results

    • November 8, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes on the results show to get the views of contestants and judges on the latest elimination, joined by a panel of celebrity fans

  • S12E19 Pre-Live Show 3

    • November 12, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news as they look ahead to Saturday's third live show

  • S12E20 Live Show 3 Results

    • November 15, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go backstage after the latest elimination with a panel of celebrity fans, and chat to the act that is leaving the contest. Plus, a look at some of the latest online comments from viewers

  • S12E21 Pre-Live Show 4

    • November 19, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news as they look ahead to Saturday's fourth live show

  • S12E22 Live Show 4 Results

    • November 22, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes following the latest elimination and chat to the latest contestants to be voted off, as well as getting feedback on the show so far from viewers and celebrity fans

  • S12E23 Pre-Quarter-Final

    • November 26, 2015
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    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news as they look ahead to Saturday's live show

  • S12E24 Quarter-Final Results

    • November 29, 2015
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    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes following the latest elimination and chat to the latest contestants to be voted off, as well as getting feedback on the show so far from viewers and celebrity fans

  • S12E25 Pre-Semi-Final

    • December 3, 2015
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    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes on the results show, getting immediate reactions from the contestants and the judges and chatting to celebrity guests

  • S12E26 Semi-Final Results

    • December 6, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes go backstage following the results of the semi-final, chatting to the latest act to be eliminated and listening to feedback from viewers and celebrity fans

  • S12E27 Pre-The Final

    • December 10, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes present all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes news as they look ahead to Saturday's seventh live show

  • S12E28 Pre-Final Results

    • December 12, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Room and Rochelle Humes go behind the scenes at Wembley Arena on the final weekend, meeting the judges and contestants

  • S12E29 Final

    • December 13, 2015
    • ITV2

    Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes chat to this year's winner, as well as catching up with the judges, runners-up and a panel of celebrity fans. Last in the series

  • S12E30 The Winners Story

    • December 20, 2015
    • ITV2

    A look at the life-changing journey of this year’s X Factor winner, from their initial auditions and live show performances right through to the nail-biting final and beyond. How is the 2015 champion coping with life in the spotlight, and what awaits them in the coming months? Featuring interviews with this year’s contestants and judges

Season 13

  • S13E01 Auditions 1

    • August 27, 2016
    • ITV2

  • S13E02 Auditions 2

    • August 28, 2016
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  • S13E03 Auditions 3

    • September 3, 2016
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  • S13E04 Auditions 4

    • September 4, 2016
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  • S13E05 Auditions 5

    • September 10, 2016
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  • S13E06 Auditions 6

    • September 11, 2016
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  • S13E07 Auditions 7

    • September 17, 2016
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  • S13E08 Boot Camp

    • September 18, 2016
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  • S13E09 Six Chair Challenge 1

    • September 24, 2016
    • ITV2

    Brand new co-hosts, Matt Edmondson and Rylan Clark-Neal are at the helm this year as the Xtra Factor goes live. They will be giving fans the chance to react to the night's episode immediately after it has aired. Matt and Rylan will be joined live in the studio by a panel of celebrity guests and contestants who have just appeared on the main show, getting the lowdown. The Xtra Factor's digital reporter Roman Kemp, will also be on hand to bring viewers all the social media news and reaction to tonight's show.

  • S13E10 Six Chair Challenge 2

    • September 25, 2016
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  • S13E11 Judges' Houses 1

    • October 1, 2016
    • ITV2

  • S13E12 Judges' Houses 2

    • October 2, 2016
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  • S13E13 Live Show 1

    • October 8, 2016
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  • S13E14 Live Show 1 Results

    • October 9, 2016
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  • S13E15 Live Show 2

    • October 15, 2016
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  • S13E16 Live Show 2 Results

    • October 16, 2016
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  • S13E17 Live Show 3

    • October 22, 2016
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  • S13E18 Live Show 3 Results

    • October 23, 2016
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  • S13E19 Live Show 4

    • October 29, 2016
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  • S13E20 Live Show 4 Results

    • October 30, 2016
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  • S13E21 Live Show 5

    • November 5, 2016
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  • S13E22 Live Show 5 Results

    • November 6, 2016
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  • S13E23 Live Show 6

    • November 12, 2016
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  • S13E24 Live Show 6 Results

    • November 13, 2016
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  • S13E25 Live Show 7

    • November 19, 2016
    • ITV2

    Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson present the fun-filled companion series, giving viewers the chance to have their say following the latest live X Factor show. As well as catching up with the contestants, the boys will be chatting to the judges to find out what they made of the night's performances. Digital reporter Roman Kemp is also on hand with a look at online reactions to the latest X Factor happenings, and there are more of the usual fun features and show exclusives.

  • S13E26 Live Show 7 Results

    • November 20, 2016
    • ITV2

    Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson present the fun-filled X Factor companion series, giving viewers the chance to have their say immediately following the latest results show. The boys will be getting the judges' first reactions and speaking to the most recent unlucky act to lose their spot in this year's competition. A panel of celebrity guests also offer their views on tonight's events and digital reporter Roman Kemp is on hand with a look at some of the online reactions to the show.

  • S13E27 Live Show 8

    • November 26, 2016
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  • S13E28 Live Show 8 Results

    • November 27, 2016
    • ITV2

    Sunday's ITV show will see the next heart-breaking elimination, as Dermot O'Leary, tells the remaining acts who is safe and who has scored the lowest number of votes. There will be a nail-biting sing-off before the next contestant leaves the competition.

  • S13E29 Live Show 9

    • December 3, 2016
    • ITV2

    Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson present the fun-filled companion series, giving viewers the chance to have their say following the live X Factor semi-final show. As well as catching up with the contestants, the boys chat to the judges to find out what they made of the night's performances. Digital reporter Roman Kemp is also on hand with a look at online reactions to the latest X Factor happenings, and there are more of the usual fun features and show exclusives.

  • S13E30 Live Show 9 Results

    • December 4, 2016
    • ITV2

    Matt Edmondson and Rylan Clark-Neal are on hand giving fans the chance to react to the weekend's performances and results immediately after they have aired. Sunday's ITV show will see the next heart-breaking elimination, as Dermot O'Leary, tells the remaining acts who is safe and who has scored the lowest number of votes. There will be a nail-biting sing-off before the next contestant leaves the competition.

  • S13E31 Live Show 10

    • December 10, 2016
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  • S13E32 Live Show 10 Results - Final Show

    • December 11, 2016
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Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 X Factor Season 5 Flashback

    • ITV2

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Series 11 Rewind

    • December 17, 2014
    • ITV2

    As this year's series of The X Factor comes to a close, we take a look back at all the best and worst bits of the nation's most talked about entertainment series.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 2014 Winner's Story

    • December 14, 2014
    • ITV2

    Sarah-Jane Crawford presents the last in the series of the companion show. Sarah-Jane heads backstage to catch up with the 2014 winner, judges and runners-up.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 2015 Winner's Story

    • December 18, 2016
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